DAMBUSTERS

Battalion:

DCS EU 52nd TFW

Platoon:

Striker Platoon

The Fearless Pilots:

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VFA-195 “Dambusters” Strike Fighter Sqn is the first naval aviation Sqn within the 131st DeathViper Platoon for the DCS EU 52nd TFW Battalion, set up and led by VentusClu on 18 May 17. Sqn airframes include both the F/A-18C Hornet and AV-8B Harrier II. Specialising in Ground Attack, Reconnaissance and Maritime Strike Missions the Sqn trains hard to ensure they remain TAW’s premier A2G combat pilots! But dont let this fool you into thinking Sqn members make easy pickings in A2A combat!

Entry into this elite Sqn requires a show of both skill and dedication, pilots must show a minimum level of qualifications in their chosen airframes as well as have an above average attendance to TAW events during their time in the Black Hogs 12th Trg Sqn.

In addition to piloting skills, Dambuster members are also required to show good leadership skills being capable of leading both elements and flights during missions as well as organising and leading training sorties.

Until the F/A-18C Hornet and AV-8B Harrier II are available to the Sqn they are using the A-10C Warthog.

But don’t let this seriousness fool you into thinking the Sqn members don’t have fun! Just like all DCS players their main aim is to have fun, but you will always have more fun when you’re winning and that’s what the Dambusters aim to do!

The Sqn conducts a mix of training sorties from training specific areas of interest to live training on servers like TAW’s Kaukasus Offensive.
Training sorties are conducted Mondays and and Fridays at 1930 Zulu.